Assassin's Creed Shadows – PS5

The franchise's long-awaited feudal Japan setting — Assassin's Creed Shadows delivers a dual-protagonist story across a beautifully rendered Sengoku-era Japan.

Product Description

Assassin's Creed Shadows was developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft, releasing in March 2025. It's the franchise's first mainline entry set in feudal Japan, a setting fans had long requested, following two distinct protagonists: Naoe, a fictional shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a historically documented African samurai who served under warlord Oda Nobunaga during Japan's Sengoku period.

The dual-protagonist structure lets players shift between Naoe's stealth-and-parkour-focused playstyle and Yasuke's more direct, powerful combat approach, both navigating a large, seasonally-changing open world recreating 16th-century Japan with detailed castle, village, and countryside environments. The game returns to some of the deeper RPG progression systems of the Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla trilogy while incorporating specific stealth refinements drawing on lessons from Mirage's more focused design.

Given this is a very recent release, prospective buyers should check current reviews and community reception directly, as detailed critical consensus continues to develop; historically, mainline numbered Assassin's Creed entries set in highly anticipated new settings have generated substantial player interest and detailed early critical coverage worth reviewing before purchase.

Similar Games

If you enjoy Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual-protagonist historical action, you'll also want to try Ghost of Tsushima for another acclaimed, atmospheric samurai-era action-adventure; Assassin's Creed Valhalla for the trilogy's prior large-scale RPG entry; and Assassin's Creed Mirage for a more compact, stealth-focused predecessor within the same wider franchise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I play as both Naoe and Yasuke?

A: Yes, the dual-protagonist structure lets you experience both characters' distinct playstyles throughout the story.

Q: Is Yasuke a fictional or historical character?

A: He's based on a real, historically documented figure who served under Oda Nobunaga, though his in-game story includes fictionalized elements.

Q: Is this a good entry point for newcomers?

A: The story is largely self-contained to its Japan setting, making it reasonably accessible without deep prior series knowledge.

Pros

Long-requested, richly detailed feudal Japan setting

Distinct dual-protagonist playstyles (stealth vs. direct combat)

Seasonally dynamic open world with strong visual presentation

Combines RPG depth with lessons learned from Mirage's stealth focus

Cons

As a very recent release, long-term community reception is still developing — worth checking current reviews

Large open-world structure carries familiar Ubisoft-style activity density

Higher price point reflecting its status as a major, current flagship release